Philosophies& More

Other philosophies, code of ethics, and standards of practice from professional organizations.

Philosophies.

"It is the philosophy of the Therapeutic Recreation program that leisure and recreation are inherent aspects of the human experience. Therapeutic recreation is a process of utilizing recreation activities for intervention in physical, emotional, and/or social behavior to bring about a change which promotes the growth and development of the individual." - University of Vermont Medical Center

Therapeutic Recreation at the Utah State Hospital is a professional service which uses recreation as a treatment and education modality as a means to help people with disabilities and other limitations exercise their right to a lifestyle that focuses on functional independence, health and well-being in a clinical setting.

At the City of Chandler Therapeutic Recreation Program, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical, mental, emotional, or social limitations. We strive to facilitate the development, maintenance and expression of an appropriate leisure lifestyle for individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants typically are part of one or more of the following areas: sheltered workshop, special education classes and one whose mental and/or physical disability limits that person from participating in regular recreation. https://www.chandleraz.gov/content/therapeutic-programs.pdf

Code of Ethics.

Principle1:Beneficence - Recreational Therapy personnel shall treat persons served in an ethical manner by actively making efforts to provide for their well-being by maximizing possible benefits and relieving, lessening, or minimizing possible harm.

Principle 2: Non-Maleficence - Recreational Therapy personnel have an obligation to use their knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment to help persons while respecting their decisions and protecting them from harm.

Principle 3: Autonomy - Recreational Therapy personnel have a duty to preserve and protect the right of each individual to make his/her own choices. Each individual is to be given the opportunity to determine his/her own course of action in accordance with a plan freely chosen. In the case of individuals who are unable to exercise autonomy with regard to their care, recreational therapy personnel have the duty to respect the decisions of their qualified legal representative.